Assistant Site Supervisor - New Construction at Habitat Charlotte Region in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Mission-Driven Career Opportunity

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As Assistant Site Supervisor, you’ll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

Why Join Habitat?

• Competitive salary and benefits


• Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)


• Work/life balance supported by generous PTO


• Career development and promotion opportunities


• Casual working environment


• Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match

Compensation: $19.25/hour

Essential Functions (other duties as assigned):

• Assume leadership roles both during individual work days, and of entire projects as assigned by Supervisor


• As requested, assist with site prep work that goes into a project from clearing to foundation in order to gain experience with this stage of construction


• Gain proficiency at a variety of back-office tasks required of a Site Supervisor including ordering, scheduling, invoice approvals, construction workflow and critical path planning, sub-contractor expectations and management


• Communicate effectively with other internal departments (Development, Volunteer Coordination, Family Services, etc) to ensure smooth completion of projects from start to finish


• Plan for each workday to ensure that all necessary resources - material and human - are available to complete the task list


• Perform or supervise, monitor, and delegate tasks to volunteers, homeowners and other team members as appropriate


• As requested, provide leadership on special construction projects such as off-site builds and events


• Provide a safe working environment at all times abiding by all Habitat Charlotte Region, OSHA, and EPA safety standards


• Maintain Habitat equipment, as assigned


• Habitat Charlotte Region related tasks and training opportunities as requested by supervisor


• Show initiative


• Consistent and reliable attendance


• Represent Habitat in a positive and professional manner


• Adhere to schedules and deadlines.


• Be an effective team member when working with staff and volunteers


• Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, homeowners, volunteers


• Ability to perform all construction tasks related to projects


• Attention to Detail


• Strong verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational Skills


• Strong leadership ability


• Desire to increase proficiency in focus area(s)


• Motivation, self-direction, and personal integrity


• Valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by Habitats insurance provider


• Willingly adhere to Habitats Code of Conduct Policy and any other policies set forth by the organization


• Habitat Charlotte Region related tasks as requested by supervisor

Physical requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding


• Ability to work and maneuver on roofs and high spaces


• Ability to work in tight confines and within crawlspaces


• Ability to maneuver over uneven ground


• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted


• Ability to stand most or all of any given day


• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year


• Ability to perform basic computer skills

Internal Interactions: Construction Department, other departments as required by training

External Interactions:

• Sub-Contractors




• Code Enforcement Officials




• Habitat Volunteers and Donors




• Habitat Homeowners




• Utility Companies

Level of authority: Responsible for the oversight of specific construction tasks and projects. Does not have direct reports.

Personal Vehicle: Reliable transportation to work is required

Service Week: Tuesday - Saturday

Estimated Time Commitment: 40+ hours/week

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

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